Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:58 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:58 AM AWST
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Sight translate
Sight translate
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS135
PSPTIS135
State Code
OEI11
OEI11
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a sight translation of a written source text in a different spoken or signed target language with a high degree of accuracy. It includes verbal or signed reproduction in a target language of a written source text in its entirety. It includes a high level of comprehension of written language and its structure, the ability to work between two languages in spoken or signed and written form, and the ability to reflect the register of the written source text in the target language.This unit applies to interpreters who are required to sight translate texts that may be supplied during an interpreting assignment.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse text.
- 1.1. Confirm purpose for which sight translation is required and advise on appropriateness of sight translation.
- 1.2. Determine key features of text in context, and confirm ability to read and comprehend the text.
- 1.3. Identify and discuss potential translation problems, and confirm ability to sight translate and required timeframe.
- 1.4. Identify information in context and establish overall comprehension, referring to available resources and seeking further assistance where required.
- 1.5. Analyse any accompanying visual and graphic material and establish relationship to text.
2. Translate source text into target language.
- 2.1.Plan sight translation, marking up text where appropriate and identifying and solving translation problems.
- 2.2. Transfer semantic segments of source text to target language with attention to accuracy and coherence.
- 2.3. Scan text ahead while translating, avoiding rephrasing and ensuring delivery is consistent and appropriate for setting and mode of interpreting.
3. Evaluate sight translation.
- 3.1. Analyse performance to reflect task purpose and requirements.
- 3.2. Identify strengths and weaknesses of process to inform subsequent work.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS90 | PSPTIS084 | Sight translate (LOTE-English) | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIB0 | PSP50922 | Diploma of Interpreting | Qualification |
| BIC2 | PSP60922 | Advanced Diploma of Interpreting | Qualification |